Nigella Italian Starters

Nigella’s Italian Starters is a quick pleasure combining garlic, tomatoes, poached eggs, Parmesan, and optional chile oil, is ready in 10 minutes and excellent for dipping crusty bread.

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Nigella Italian Starters Recipe:

• Effortless Elegance: Elevate your meal with this quick, flavorful Italian starter.
• Dynamic Flavors: Garlic, chili, and tomatoes create a rich taste sensation.
• Poached Perfection: Master the art of velvety yolks and set whites.

❓What Is Nigella’s Nigella Italian Starters Recipe?

Nigella’s Italian Starters feature a quick, elegant blend of garlic, tomatoes, and poached eggs, enhanced with Parmesan, creating a delightful appetizer.

🍅 Nigella Italian Starters Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic (peeled)
• ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
• 1 x 400 grams can of chopped tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon Maldon sea salt flakes (or to taste)
• 1 large egg (or 2 eggs if needed)
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan (or more as needed)
• 1 splash of chili oil (optional to serve)
• 2 slices white bread (or other bread of your choice to serve)

🍛 How To Make Nigella Italian Starters

1. Stir the garlic and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute, or mince and add the garlic. Sprinkle the chile flakes on top.
2. Toss in the tomatoes, season with salt, and bring to a boil. To poach an egg, the temperature must be high enough.
3. Add the egg (or eggs), sprinkle with Parmesan, uncover part of the yolk with a knife, and cover with a partially covered lid.
4. Keep an eye on it as it bubbles for 5 minutes; by then, the white should have set and the yolk should still be runny.
5. Take it off the heat and serve with additional Parmesan, chile oil, and bread to dip in it, if desired.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan.
• Perfect Poach: Time it right for firm whites and runny yolks.
• Spice Control: Adjust chili levels to your preference.
• Parmesan Finale: Generous sprinkle for an enhanced savory touch.

🍚 What Pairs Nicely With Italian Starters?

Italian starters combine well with a wide variety of sides including pesto rice, sautéed greens, polenta, crusty bread, pickled vegetables, and pasta salad.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Italian Starters?

• In The Fridge: Refrigerate leftover Italian Starters for up to 2 days if preserved in a sealed container.
• In The Freezer: Keep leftover Italian Starters in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Italian Starters?

• Stove: Heat Italian starters in a skillet over low to medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring periodically until hot.
• Microwave: Pour Italian Starters into a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring occasionally, until heated.

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Nigella Italian Starters Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 350
• Total Fat 20g
• Saturated Fat 4.5g
• Cholesterol 275mg
• Sodium 900mg
• Total Carbs 31g
• Net Carbs 23g
• Dietary Fiber 8g
• Sugars 9g
• Protein 14g

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